Best home remedies for erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation

Dealing with premature ejaculation (PE) can be a frustrating experience, but it’s also a pretty common one. Nearly one out of every three men are affected by PE at some point in their lives. 

Premature ejaculation can occur due to several reasons, some of which are preventable. The good news is that it’s a treatable condition in most cases. Many medications can help to combat premature ejaculation, and a few home remedies may also be to help with PE. Here's the scoop on home remedies for premature ejaculation.

What Exactly is Premature Ejaculation?

Premature ejaculation occurs whenever a man ejaculates during sexual intercourse earlier than he or his partner would prefer. This is a fairly common experience that most men will have during their life; however if it happens often, it could be a serious issue. 

If you experience any of the following, you should talk to a doctor for more information about possible treatments:

• You always or nearly always ejaculate within one minute of penetration during sex
• You're unable to delay ejaculation during intercourse all or most of the time
• You feel distressed, anxious, or frustrated about sexual intimacy and avoiding it as a result

What Causes Premature Ejaculation?

The exact cause of premature ejaculation is still unknown, but doctors now know that it involves a complicated combination of psychological and physiological factors. 

Psychological Factors

Some of the psychological factors that most commonly contribute to premature ejaculation include:

• Erectile dysfunction. Men that are experiencing erectile dysfunction may feel anxious about the possibility of being able to obtain or maintain an erection that's firm enough for sex. This may lead to a pattern of rushing to ejaculate, which can be a difficult habit to break. 
• Anxiety. Many men that experience premature ejaculation will also deal with anxiety, either specifically about their sexual performance or stemming from other issues. 
• Relationship issues. If you've had sexually satisfying relationships with other partners in the past where premature ejaculation was not an issue or only occurred occasionally, it’s possible that issues between you and your current partner are the cause. Premature ejaculation could exacerbate these problems and make them worse, creating a cycle that only degrades further.

Other psychological factors that could play a role in developing premature ejaculation include:

• Stress
• Depression
• Guilt 
• Early sexual experiences
• Poor body image
• Sexual abuse
• Unrealistic expectations about sex
• Worries of sexual performance or premature ejaculation
• History of sexual regression 

Physiological Causes

There are a few physical factors that can play a role in premature ejaculation, such as:

• Abnormal hormone levels
• Abnormal levels of neurotransmitters and other chemicals in the brain
• Inflammation and infection of the prostate or urethra
• Low levels of testosterone
• Inherited traits and genetics
• Low levels of serotonin 

There are medical treatments that can help with premature ejaculation, but as of now there are no permanent cures. Several potential remedies can be done at home, including supplements and exercises, that may help to reduce the frequency of premature ejaculation.

Pelvic Floor Exercises

Your body uses several muscles consistently whenever you ejaculate. By training and strengthening these muscles, you can have more control over ejaculation in general. 

The most effective of these pelvic floor exercises is the Kegel exercise. One research study showed that during a three month program, 82.5% of men had more control over their ejaculatory reflexes and increased the time before they reached climax. 

Fortunately, this exercise is fairly simple and can be performed easily over the course of a typical day:

1. Locate the correct muscles. The next time that you urinate, try cutting the flow off midstream. These are the muscles that you will be exercising.
2. You may want to start these exercises on your back, but with enough practice you'll eventually be able to do them while sitting, standing, and even walking. 
3. Squeeze the muscles that you located during the first step and hold them as tight as you can for a count of five and then release them for a count of five. 
4. Repeat this process about 10 to 20 times for each session, completing two or three sessions every day. 

Numbing Agents

While not a permanent solution, the numbing agents found in certain topical creams and sprays can help to delay ejaculation. Most of these anesthetics will be available over the counter and generally sold in all pharmacies. 

Lidocaine is probably the most commonly used anesthetic, and it can be found as a cream or as a spray, as well as benzocaine.

For best results, whatever cream or spray that you select should be applied 20-30 minutes before engaging in sex. Make sure that you wash it off five minutes before sex. This won’t reduce the numbing sensation, and it’s more hygienic for your partner. 

Condoms

Along with preventing accidental conception, condoms can be a beneficial tool in delaying ejaculation. There are several kinds of condoms that contain numbing agents that can dull the sensation in your penis during use, which helps to delay orgasm. It’s also possible to get a similar effect from thicker condoms, which can reduce sensitivity and feeling.

Minerals

Numerous minerals play an important role in overall sexual health. While there's no conclusive evidence that any of these minerals can cure erectile dysfunction, maintaining healthy levels may help to alleviate several related issues, including erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. While calcium, copper, manganese, and selenium may help, the two that have the most research backing are:

Magnesium

One of the most important minerals involved with reproductive health and the production of sperm is magnesium. This mineral has been studied and linked to all kinds of sexual functions with several studies focusing on its potential connection to premature ejaculation. 

Since magnesium is known to help increase the muscle contractions experienced during orgasms, it’s possible that low levels of magnesium could play a role in premature ejaculation. While the research is still lacking in this area, it’s important to ensure that you're getting enough magnesium in your diet. Not just for sexual health, but overall wellness as well. 

Some foods that are high in magnesium include:

• Avocados
• Bananas 
• Dark chocolate
• Fatty fish
• Leafy greens
• Legumes
• Nuts
• Seeds
• Tofu
• Whole grains

Zinc

Another important mineral that plays a role in sexual health is zinc. While there may be a possible connection between zinc supplements and sexual dysfunction, zinc has been well established as playing an important role in male fertility. 

Some studies have shown that in men with infertility, the zinc levels in their seminal fluid were lower than average. It’s possible for zinc supplements to not just improve sexual dysfunctions, but to increase overall testosterone levels in the body. More testosterone can help to boost sex drive in men. While there's no research to suggest that taking zinc will cure premature ejaculation, it’s possible that it might help. 

Some foods that contain high amounts of zinc include:

• Cheese
• Dark chocolate
• Eggs
• Legumes
• Milk
• Red meat
• Seeds and nuts
• Shellfish
• Whole grains

The Takeaway: While there's no cure for premature ejaculation, there are some lifestyle changes you can make that may help to combat it. Increasing your intake of certain foods, using topical creams or condoms, and various exercises can all help combat premature ejaculation.

There's a lot we don’t know about premature ejaculation. Research has yet to determine a singular cause, and there is no clear-cut cure. But medications are available, and a physician from Rex MD can help you decide if prescription medications are right for you. It starts with a free consultation and ends with prescription medications at your door, if appropriate.

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